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When I read books in a series I usually don’t like the second or third as much as I liked the first. This was NOT the case with Alluring Seduction in the Bayou Stix Series. In Alluring Turmoil, Skye Turner gave just enough information about Jesse and Blue to make me want to find out what happens with them. I won’t say too much because I don’t want to spoil the book before it’s released, but I will say enough, hopefully, to make you want to read Alluring Seduction if you don’t already. Skye Turner has the perfect concoction of drama, love, hate and sex in Alluring Seduction. There are times you’ll want to reach in your imagination and smack Jesse in the back of the head and maybe a few times you’ll want to scream at Blue and ask her what the heck she’s thinking. Then there are moments that will make you want to hug Jesse and Blue and be their Jude or Lexi. All I will say about the hot steamy sexy bits is, those cute Bayou Stix panties Skye has for sale on her page, yeah, you don’t want to wear those while reading Alluring Seduction. You’ll be changing them shortly after you put them on and start reading. I most definitely recommend Alluring Seduction to anyone over the age of 18! If you’re looking for a sweet, sexy read, you’ve got to pick up Alluring Seduction! Happy reading! 🙂

Eight years ago, Lexi was broken. She pieced her broken heart back together the best she could and became a successful business owner with her childhood best friend, Erick. Life is going well for Lexi until Bayou Stix comes to town. Bradi, Lexi’s female best friend, convinces Lexi to go to the concert with her. Bradi learns that Lexi and Erick have a history with Jude, the front man for Bayou Stix.

One thing I really liked about the characters in Alluring Turmoil is you can relate to them. There are broken hearts, love, want, rock star life, and much more. I think everyone can find a character they can relate to. There are times in Alluring Turmoil that make you laugh, tear up, and yell at characters (in your mind if you’re reading it in public). The story goes quickly and gets you hooked, but not so quick that half way through you have nothing.

Alluring Turmoil is a great read. I would suggest this book to anyone over the age of 18 because of the sexual content. Speaking of sexual content, Skye Turner keeps the sex scenes interesting. She doesn’t write the same scene over and over again, she mixes it up and makes you wonder what they’ll do next time.

Alluring Turmoil leaves you with a sense of awe and love. This book is well written and a wonderful love story. This book will also teach you to not assume things. It’s always better to ask questions. I highly suggest you pick up a copy of Alluring Turmoil if you like love stories and rock stars!

Hot Finish is book number three in Erin McCarthy’s Fast Track Series. I was able to download this audiobook using the wonderful Overdrive app. This is the last book in this series that is available in audiobook right now, so the rest will be read using hard copies. I tell you that so you know it may take me a bit longer to post the reviews for the next few books.

I must say that earlier today, when the last words of Hot Finish were read to me by Emily Durante (the narrator for the audiobooks), I was quite sad. I thought the series was over. I joked with my boss saying I needed a personal day to mourn the loss of some of my favorite fictional characters. Obviously, I was so caught up in getting the next book and listening to it that I didn’t think to look on Erin McCarthy’s website to see if Hot Finish actually was the last book in the series. I only knew this was the last book available on Overdrive. When I thought to check her website I was elated to find that there are more books in the Fast Track series! Four more as of now with one left to reveal sometime in 2014! You can check out the “Books” page on our blog to find the list of books.

Anyways, on to the review!

There are two main characters in Hot Finish, Suzanne Jefferson and Ryder Jefferson, and two secondary characters, Nikki and Jonas.

Nikki and Jonas are secondary main characters because Suzanne works closely with Nikki in this book, which in turn leads to Jonas being mentioned a lot.

Suzanne and Ryder were married, but their arguing got in the way and they weren’t able to work things out. They were able to keep a friendship after the divorce, which most couples can’t.

With the alimony running out, Suzanne decides to go back to doing what she used to do. Planning weddings. The wedding she is planning for Nikki is not an easy one. Nikki is kind of flighty and indecisive, going through quite a few wedding ideas before settling on one Suzanne thinks she can pull off.

Ryder is the best man in this quickly put together wedding. This makes it a bit uncomfortable for Suzanne, but she somewhat manages to stay sane. I’m not sure if Nikki or Ryder drove her more crazy.

From the previous two books, you know that there are some feelings left untold between Suzanne and Ryder. Those feelings are brought up when they find out they aren’t legally divorced yet.

In her writing, Erin McCarthy fills you with hope, love and longing to know more.

Staying in line with the first two books in the Fast Track series, Erin McCarthy delivers some steamy scenes and romance in Hot Finish.

I won’t tell you any more. If you want to know more you’ll have to read the book!

Continuing with the racing theme, Erin McCarthy tells another beautiful story of love and passion.

Imogen and Ty meet for the first time at Tamara’s house in Flat-Out Sexy. When Hard and Fast begins, Ty is with Nikki, who just wants to be with him because of his fame. After talking to Imogen and Nikki showing her true colors, Ty finds himself in love for the first time.

Imogene works on her thesis and Ty doesn’t like her topic. When Imogen tries to help Ty with his “secret” things don’t go well.

Imogen and Ty introduce each other to new things such as camping, fishing and Shakespeare.

I can’t say too much about the book, because if I do I’ll ruin it for the reader. Just know it’s steamy, well written and you won’t want to put it down.

Just like with Flat-Out Sexy, pay attention to the characters because they play a role in each other’s lives and they are carried on to the next book (Hot Finish), which I will review when I’m done listening to it.

Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy was a great read. Or should I say listen since I downloaded the audiobook?

If you like steamy loves stories, and I do mean steamy, this book is for you!

The story takes place mostly in Charlotte, NC. I’m guessing the race track mentioned is Charlotte Motor Speedway since the lifestyles are that of racecar drivers. Erin McCarthy doesn’t really go into a lot of details about the racing, but she tells you enough to understand the characters and she writes about the few races the characters attend. Just enough information and race action to keep you interested, but not so extensive that it bores the non-race fan to death. I’m not a huge racing fan, so the information given didn’t bore me. Instead the information given kind of left me wanting to know a little more about the sport.

There are two main characters in Flat-Out Sexy, Tamara Briggs and Elec Monroe.

Tamara Briggs, 32, is the widow of Pete Briggs, a racecar driver, a college professor, with two children. Tamara’s daughter is Hunter and her son is Pete (or Petey as she calls him).

Elec Monroe, 25, comes from a racing family. His father used to race and his brother races along side him. Not much else is told about Elec’s life if I remember correctly.

Tamara is still close with her inlaws and she and her children visit/talk to them frequently. For some reason, which is vaguely told, the Briggs and the Monroes don’t like each other, but as fate has it Tamara and Elec meet and fall in love. Kind of a Romeo and Juliet love without the death.

I don’t want to say much else because I don’t want to ruin the book for you! Like I said, if you like to curl up with a steamy romance, I highly recommend Flat-Out Sexy. Pay attention to all the characters mentioned because they all play a roll in each other’s lives and those characters flow through to the next book in the Fast Track series.